In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pressure we place on ourselves to stitch a certain number of canvases each year. And, our advice on getting yourself out of a needlepoint slump.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Throne of Glass Series
• The Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank
• The KCN Stitch Vault
• Stitches to Go
• Simple Pin Media Pinterest Marketing
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What We are Currently Stitching:

• Judy Tasch Tomato Pin Cushion

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss regional design preferences in needlepoint canvas design, the similarities between New Yorkers and Texans, a preview of upcoming designs, and whether ghosts and angels are real. Yup. We are all over the place in this episode!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine
• The Sara Fitz Lobster Canvas
• Wipstitch Jeep Collection
• The Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Signs
• The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Needlepoint Canvases

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Painted Stitch Upper East Side Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the challenge of making and keeping friends, at any stage of life.

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Gingham Stitchery Little Blue Box Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Joyful Santa Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the inspiration for their Vintage Christmas Needlepoint Canvases, and a fun surprise to celebrate Christmas in July!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Christmas Bell Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Green Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Red Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Patricia Sone Stitch Guide for the Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Vintage Valentines Canvas Collection
• The Stitching with Stacey Christmas Harp Angel Canvas
• Stitch Style Pink Tree Needlepoint Canvas
• The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Turkey
• Rittenhouse Needlepoint Shop in Philadelphia, PA

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Raymond Crawford Vintage Reindeer Canvas
• Stitch Style French Butter Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss Open Stitches, Martha Washington, and a big money-making recommendation for the New York Sewing Center!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Patricia Sone NYC Art Deco Heart
• The Royal School of Needlework
• The New York Sewing Center
• Martha Washington's Shell Cushions

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Camilla Moss Angel Party Canvas
• Wipstitch State Stamps

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss needlepoint hot takes. Should you frog? Away Knots? Frame or No Frame. Definitely honest and fun!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Patricia Sone
• The Mopsey Texas Mandala
• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Mid-Century Christmas Bell Canvas
• The Kirk and Bradley Central Park Round Canvas
• Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Penny Linn Peppermint Bark Canvas
• Patricia Sone Maximalist Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their favorite NYC Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries, spots for a fun girl's lunch in New York, and a few other food-related tips for your next visit to Manhattan.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Our NYC Restaurant Guide

Resources:

• NYC Food Tours

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Susan Battle Blockbuster Canvas
• Strictly Christmas Squatty Santas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the upcoming Canvas Crawl 2025, the fun of including unique embellishments with a finished needlepoint canvas, and other fun topics.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Needlepoint Shop Shout-Outs:

• Chaparral Needleworks
• The Splendid Stitch
• Saville Needleworks
• Rita's Needlepoint
• Annie & Co.
• West Village Knit and Needle

Resources:

• 2025 Canvas Crawl
• Painted Pony Designs
• Miniature String of Christmas Lights
• The Dances With Wolves Road Trip Itinerary and Blog Post

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Mopsey Designs Mandela Collection
• The Plum Stitchery Designs

Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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